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By car (842 km)
9 h 34 min
842 km.
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9 h 34 min
842 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Hughenden
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Plane from Cairns to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 7h
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04
Plane from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$815.22

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$76.09
Bus from Townsville to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.74–$103.26
Bus from Hughenden to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$40.22

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$757.28
Train from Townsville station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$1,123.03

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Richmond?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Richmond is to bus via Cairns Central Station which costs $76.09 - $152.17 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Richmond?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Richmond is to fly and drive which takes 8h 10m and costs $152.17 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Richmond?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Richmond via Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Richmond?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Richmond station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.

How far is it from Cairns to Richmond?

The distance between Cairns and Richmond is 878 km. The road distance is 842.3 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Richmond without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $81.52 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Richmond?

It takes approximately 13h to get from Cairns to Richmond, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Richmond bus from?

Cairns to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Richmond train from?

Cairns to Richmond train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Richmond?

The best way to get from Cairns to Richmond is to bus which takes 13h and costs $81.52 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $1956.52 and takes 16h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $413.04 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Cairns to Richmond bus arrive?

Cairns to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

Where does the Cairns to Richmond train arrive?

Cairns to Richmond train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Richmond is 842 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Cairns to Richmond.
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